Nawab's Mosque, Melvisharam

Nawab's Mosque is a historic Islamic place of worship located in Melvisharam town in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, near Arcot and Vellore. Associated with the Nawabs of Arcot, it serves as a prominent religious landmark for the local Muslim community. The mosque features traditional Islamic architectural elements including a prayer hall, domes and minarets, and remains an active place of daily prayers and congregational gatherings.

Visitors can expect an active mosque with a prayer hall, courtyard, domes and minarets in traditional Islamic style, set within the town of Melvisharam. The surroundings are urban and residential, with shops and educational institutions nearby. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and courtyard areas outside prayer times, observe daily prayer activities, and experience the quiet, devotional environment of a functioning community mosque.

Associated with the Nawabs of Arcot who ruled the Arcot region during the 18th and 19th centuries. The mosque represents the Islamic architectural patronage of that period and has long served as a principal place of worship for Melvisharam, which developed as a centre of Islamic education in northern Tamil Nadu.

Serves as a central place for daily prayers and Friday congregational prayers for the Muslim community of Melvisharam. It is a community landmark closely linked to the town's identity as an educational centre, including institutions such as C. Abdul Hakeem College, and is a focal point for gatherings during Islamic festivals.